One day, many decades from now, on the red planet, we will uncover the dust from off its panels, dig out its wheels from the ground, and carry it gently to our settlement and place it high on a pedestal

and we will put a small plaque underneath the robot Opportunity and Spirit in the same way we honor the dogs and creatures that have come before us

to go where we cannot, to give us eyes and hands into the inhospitable, and precious chance to expand beyond the confines of ourselves into the unknown

One day we will go to Mars and there will be weeping and singing and toasting for our own sleeping creations

I was naked when I realised my little brother was sick. I went to get dressed so I could take him to the doctor, but all my clothes had holes in them. When I finally came downstairs again my brother was gone. I had to go look for him on the Titanic, but he’d become a demonic spirit.

Remember on this fine evening to thank the spirits for everything that they give you. Every gift given is something special and is meant to help you, to guide you, to benefit you. Do not take them for granted.

I hope this upcoming Beltane treats you well. Make sure to give your offerings to the fae, treat yourself, relax, enjoy the growing of new things, collect your herbs, spread positive vibes to everyone you see, love on your animals and plants, and be safe during this isolation.

The basic idea of the Phenomenology of Spirit is that a philosopher should not confine himself to views that have been held but penetrate behind these to the human reality they reflect. It is not enough to consider propositions, or even the content of concsiousness; it is worth while to ask in every instance what kind of spirit would entertain such propositions, hold such views, and have such a consciousness. Every outlook, in other words, is to be studied not merely as an academic possibility but as an existential reality.